THPY1151 - Business Development

Credits
3 (2/1/0)
Description
This course will introduce the massage therapist to the business aspects of operating a massage practice. Topics include client scheduling, budgeting, bookkeeping, marketing and massage-related business issues. The course will detail client/therapist business concerns and help prepare students to identify and solve these concerns in a professional manner. Students will learn to write and execute a detailed workable massage business plan.
Competencies
  1. Interact professionally with clients.
  2. Customize a bookkeeping system.
  3. Prepare a strategic business plan.
  4. Differentiate between employee and independent contractor status.
  5. Determine optimal business locations.
  6. Create a service menu and fee schedule.
  7. Devise client policies.
  8. Identify target markets.
  9. Discuss insurance reimbursement potential.
  10. Create a weekly schedule.
  11. Formulate a plan for continuing education.
Degrees that use this course

Massage Therapy

Diploma